USPS West Sacramento
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — WEST SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | USPS West Sacramento | Report ID | 2023076437 |
| Address | 3775 Industrial Blvd | City, State ZIP | WEST SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95799 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Presses, except printing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.56000, -121.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a bearing from a shaft using a benchtop press when the bearing failed and they were struck by part of the bearing in the neck, resulting in an impalement injury that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2023, a worker at USPS West Sacramento in WEST SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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